City Council Votes and Debates on Street and Sewer Plans
The city council met Tuesday with members Folger Miler Olds Smith Haserodt Mayer Levagooi and others present. They discussed sidewalk work for Columbus street near the cemetery sewer on Glendale street and widening West River street. A petition to improve the road to the county infirmary was laid on the table. A bid for salaries and bonds for water works trustees was approved under suspension. The council planned condemnation proceedings along Lorain Street Railway and considered purchasing property for an 80 foot wide street. The meeting adjourned after debate.
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Folger
Miler
Olds
Smith
Haserodt
Mayer Levagooi
Stroup
Meushal Krohn
Clerk Park
Boynton
Lerach
Wellert
Columbus Street
Connell
Glendale Street
Newnan
Tity Lakeshore
West River Street
Philo
Ami
Poe
Reitier
Aperthinanen
KAO
West Richeey
Smaprnsdon
Wales
Board Off Health
Auine
Lorain Street Railway Co
Let Street
Corporation
View
Benefit Concert at M. E. Church Wednesday
Benefit program by church youth groups includes organ music by Mrs Minnie Hapman Amanda, mandolin pieces, poems by Miss H McCoy, songs by Hob O and John Rankin, and several declamations and duets. Admission 10 cents.
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M. EF
Minnie Hapman Aneno
H. McCioy
Jno
Rankin
Dolly Suu
Zcliah
Jwiette Endly
Messrs
Stewstan Prosser
Philpot Boley
Margaret Edwards
Mrs. Rankin
Philpot
Faith
Palliot
Prosser Aneno
Wilbur H. Smith Dead In Elyria At 36
Wilbur H. Smith died at his home on Lodi street Sunday morning at 6: a0 o clock of heart failure at age 36. A longtime Elyria resident he worked as a telegraph operator at the junction of the L. and W. and 1. B. and M. S. for the latter company. He had been ill for some time and his death brings sorrow to his family and the community. He was a member of King Solomon Lodge BP and OK. The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 10 o'clock standard time with members of the lodge meeting at the hall at 9 o'clock sharp.
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Wilbur H. Smith
Lodi Street
Smith
King Solomon Indge BP
Appointment at Lorain Fla Disturbs Local Post Scene
S L Bowman editor notes Rowan named postmaster at Lorain Florida amid bitter opposition in congress and GOP backing. Rosey West recommended. appointment faces strong resistance from Senator Lee Wet and Rawat allies. Local readers warned of political maneuvering as career newspaperman gains office.
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Rowan
Tlopain Times
Ueas
Lorain
Fla
Rosey West
Sn Levain
Rawat
Fuller Couple Entertain Clerks at Dry Goods Store
Mr and Mrs Fuller hosted clerks from the Bigs Fuller Everhard Cas dry woods store on Middle avenue Thursday. Guests socialized and a fine time was had over coffee, with souvenirs presented. Mr Fuller departs Saturday for Geneva to begin business. friends extend best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
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Danny Fuller
Bigs, Fuller & Everhard
Cas Dry
Hiogme
Middle Avenue
Puller
Geneva
Bath
Voller
Died in Michigan Mr J Bo Miney Flor ist
Mr J Bo Miney a west side florist died Friday morning in Pore Uren Michigan after five months of illness since returning from Port TRE to attend a sister’s funeral. He had lived in Rigvin for years, moving there from Lorain. He was about AG years old and left a wife, mother and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at his late home in this city on Tuesday March thirteenth.
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J. Bo Miney
West Side
Miner
Port Tre
Rigvin
Lorain
Nother
Mrs Stutey Foote Dies at 99 in Wellington
Mrs Stutey Foote aged 99 years 1 month 10 days died last evening in Wellington. Funeral will be held at her late home on Saturday at 2 30 p m. Interment information not provided.
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Wellington
Stutey Foote
Divorce and foreclosure cases in Common Pleas Court
Elizabeth Cushing sues Charles Cushion for divorce with Clayton Chapman as attorney while Luella Kurz sues Marion Green for foreclosure of mortgage. J.T. Haskell represents the plaintiff. Frank Davidsen and Jan Haenell, two men arrested for breaking into residences of Rev. Crafts and Joseph Jacobs, had a hearing before Lquire Boynton and were bound over to await grand jury action.
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Elizabeth Cushing
Charles Cushion
Clayton Chapman
Luella Kurz
Marion
Green
Equitable
J.T. Haskell
Vioyev
Frank Davidsen
Jan Haenell
Rev. Crafts
Joseph Jacobs
Lquire
Pedro’s Recovery Noted After Doctor’s Care
Pedro has suffered stomach trouble but is rapidly improving thanks to prompt physician care. His friends are glad to hear of his better condition. The text notes pneumonia following la grippe as a recent cause of death and asserts Foley's Honey and Tar prevents pneumonia.
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Pedro
Foley
Smallpox Quarantine Ordered After Local Outbreak
Health officer Cox declares smallpox in Malton, with G. W. Price, a Cleveland man, and about forty residents at a colored boarding house on Erie street exposed. Price has been seen on streets for a week, and an almighty effort is being made to quarantine the building and prevent spread. Authorities moved quickly, and police aim to contain contact with others in the city.
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Lorarx,o
March
G. W. Price
Cleveland
Erie Street
Prige
Plea Session Opens in Common Pleas Court
The criminal session of the common pleas court opened with jurors selected. Defendants faced included Duana, Frank Maison for petit larceny and related counts. Ferdinand Shook for assault. Gils Babes for petit larceny. James Carlan for assault and battery with intent to wound after a Cleveland Lorain transit incident, pled guilty to assault, fined $30 and costs. Henry Fredericks pled guilty to selling liquor. fined and jailed one day in jail.
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Gratek Jitess
UTC
Eile Tan Wet
Hye Duala
Frank Maison
Csts
Ferdinand Shook
Assautt
Gils Babes
James Carlan
Batte Carlan
Cleveland
Lorain
Henry Fredericks
Andy
Fragmented Political Rhetoric and Suicide Note Mentions
The piece references political factionalism and a series of oblique notes about a man named Win Gibson and a person called Comgelt plat bee, with claims of charred remains and a death by self harm. It notes a burned mill pass and an absence of clear resolution, suggesting a troubled political climate and personal despair.
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Gibson
Commerce
Rania
Luis Hy
Ben Perens
Tris
Dip
Levon
The Little Minister in Elvira Theatre Crowd
Miss Mira Adams leads Elvrian spectators Friday for a special theatre night with a train and evening show. Local audience enjoyed the play despite deviations from the novel with Adams praised as a capable actress and the scenic portraits drawing strong attention from the audience.
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Mira Adams
Elvrians
Miss Adams
Miss Addams
Armaguetie
Spie Lordikilled in Elyria tragedy near East Broad Street
Spie Lord, long-time Elyria resident, was killed this morning around nine o'clock. He was found at Doc Moysey's place on East Broad Street after a fatal attack. Lord had long been a terror to many. his death is mourned by family and friends as a beloved neighbor and owner of a white terrier dog.
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Spie
Lord
Elyria
overSi
Doc
Moysey
East Broad Street
Fehioriferin
Hej
Chas
Will
Intercollegiate Debate Stirs Campus Here
The Ohio Wesleyan University team defeated Oberlin College in a debate held last evening in the college chapel. The question was whether the United States should adopt a policy of territorial expansion. Ohio Wesleyan was represented by H. Estrich, T. E. Housel, and Miss Mary Beil, while Oberlin fielded P. W. Williamson, Ludwig Thompson, and G. A. Andrzege. Judges were J. M. Taylor of the University of Michigan, T. F. Moran of Lafayette, and J. K. Robn of Tiffin. The decision favored Ohio Wesleyan University.
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Oberlin
Ohio Wesleyan UN
Enlege
United States
Ohio Wesleyan University
Hi. Estrich
T. E. Housel
Mary Beil
P. W. Williamson
Ludwig Thompson
G. A. Anderegze
J. OM. Taylor
University of Michigan
T. F. Moran
la Fayette
Ind
Hon. J. 1K. Robn
Tiffin
Ohio
Wesleyan University
Wellington Notes and Local Anecdotes
EK Whitney, formerly of this place now in Cleveland, returns to Wellington to reside. Dr Rust and wife plan to take housekeeping in the lower part of Mr Asnet’s house on West Main street. Miss Burr of Oberlin sang at Contrerational church Sunday morning and at the Methodist in the evening. Roy Burnell of Toledo was in town Friday and Saturday.
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Whitney
This Place
Cleveland
Wellington
Dr. Rust
Mr. Asnet
Miss Burr
Oberlin
Roy Burnell
Toledo
Donor Visit Secures Blake Library for Society
Hon D C Baldwin and Judge Nye of Elyria met with Allen Blake McDowell and Mrs Elizabeth Blake heirs of H G Blake of Medina to secure the late contrrass man’s library for the Western Reserve Historical Society. Consent was given and 331 volumes now adorn the society’s shelves.
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D. C. Baldwin
Judge Nye
Elyria
Allen Blake McDowell
Elizabeth Blake
H. G. Blake
Medina
Western Reserve Historical Society
Elyria High School Hosts Junior Reception In Auditorium
Elyria High School faculties and seniors held a Friday evening reception for the junior class in the high school auditorium. A program of essays, speaking and music delighted attendees while dainty refreshments were served. Everyone reported a very enjoyable time.
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Elyria High School
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
Mrs. W. J. Smith expresses sincere thanks to friends neighbors railroad men and Masons for flowers and acts of kindness shown during her husband’s illness and death.
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Railroad
Mason’s Fraternity
Real Estate Deal Near Post Office Tops City Sales
A major property purchase by Wow Helilmyer for $18,000 covers the corner of Middle Avenue and Second Street, including the post office lot and two rear parcels on Second Street. It stands as one of the city's largest real estate deals this year.
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Wow Helilmyer
Thatsday
Middle Avenue
Second Street
P. W. Sampson
New Car Barns and Remodeled Structure Planned
The Lorain Street Railway Co is preparing to greatly improve its service this summer with a new barn 52190. The existing barn will be remodeled to match. Rupert Rudolph 682, a registered brown Swiss bull, is highlighted as a superior milk and butter cattle producer. Inquiries may be directed to Mrs Henry Bappell Ridgeville OH.
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Lorain Street Railway Co
Rupert Rudolph
Ker Articulars
Henry *Bappell
Ridgeville
La Grippe Remedy Cured Daughter's Severe Cough
Henry Dykeman of Danville writes that his daughter suffered a severe La Grippe attack seven years ago and develops a terribile cough with colds. After trying many remedies, Foley's Honey and Tar cured her and she has never been troubled by a cough since.
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Jackson
Danville
Foley
Henry Dykeman
Black River Bridge Project Sealed Proposals
County commissioners will receive proposals at 12 p.m. March 10, 189? for furnishing materials and labor to complete the Black River Bridge project. Specifications and bid forms available at the office of the County Engineer in Cleveland, Ohio. Proposals must be sealed and delivered to the county courthouse for opening by the board of commissioners.
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Maret
Ory Ie- Shereot
Wilesa
We Lythera
Furies Phins
Iiegal
Arlitie
Enginuers
Cleveland
Olio
Asb
Ne de Tees
Tnt
Lee
Erie
Baebrey
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W. PF. Manning
Lake Avenue
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Matthew Starr
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